WorksheetsU4C11 - State Government Test Review - Civics 8
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 10mins
The sales tax in PA is currently 6%
True
False
Public policy affects only you or your family.
True
False
State and local government affects your life the most.
True
False
Pennsylvania allows for the process of recall elections.
True
False
The relationship between state and federal governments is known as?
nationalism
federalism
unitarism
monarchy
What amendment to the US Constitution gives power to the states?
1
14
10
25
In this type of government all political power lies with a central government.
federalism
unitary
representative democracy
republic
Who is Everett's State Senator?
Doug Mastriano
Mike Regan
Wayne Langerholc Jr
Patrick Stefano
Who is the governor of Pennsylvania?
Ed Rendall
Tom Wolf
Thomas Mifflin
Tom Ridge
What term refers to the process by which citizens can propose laws to their state?
initiative
referendum
item veto
legislature
The governor is the commander-in-chief of what military organization?
PA National Guard or State National Guard
US Marines
US Navy
US Army
What is the largest agency of most state governments within the state executive branch?
Department of Education
Department of Motor Vehicles
Department of the State
Department of Health and Human Services
Who is Pennsylvania's Lieutenant Governor?
Kathy Boockvar
John Fetterman
Ed Rendell
Tom Corbett
This department of the state government would be in charge of Pennsylvania's roads and bridges. What department is it?
Department of State
Department of Education
Department of health and human services
Department of Transportation
How long are Pennsylvania judges elected for?
5 years
life time
10 years
4 years
The process by which a law is referred to the voters to approve or reject is known as a?
initiative
referendum
line item veto
infrastructure
Who is Pennsylvania's Secretary of State?
John Fetterman
Dr. John Joyce
Leigh Chapman
John Topper
Who is the state representative for Everett?
Wayne Langerholc
Dr. John Joyce
Jesse Topper
John Fetterman
What document lists the powers of the federal/national government?
US Constitution
Articles of Confederation
PA State Constitution
Magna Carta
